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Stéphanie Rouman used to be Director of Legal Affairs for a big company. Passionate about design, one day she decided to quit everything and make her dream come true: open an interiors store. The young woman started in a small space in the Rue de Breteuil - at number 159, from where she took the name of her workshop, presenting "the objects she loves." The project was a success, and the store expanded to number 165 of the same street last September. One of her biggest favorites is the Eames chair. Created in 1948, this chair with its
By Elodie Liénard - Photos DR Atelier 159 - January 18, 2012
A few big names in 20th century design are hiding at the top of Rue de Breteuil in Marseille. Let's visit this lair of Eames chairs and many other finds…
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molded fiberglass shell is one of the stars of 20th century design. Over time, Stéphanie has become one of the major distributors in France of original models of this chair. "I work with two people who criss-cross the United States looking for vintage models. I even have pieces which date from the first edition in 1948, pieces for collectors, explains the enthusiast. In her store, the famous "Rocking Chair" comes in all the original catalog color and the prices range from 799 to 1,500 Euros for a collector's piece.
If Stéphanie particularly appreciates these mythic chairs, she is also on the lookout for a whole range of industrial furniture and vintage lights, like Jieldé lamps (3, 4 or 5 arms) and Gras-Ravel wall lights; she sells re-edited pieces by the brand Red Edition - dressers, sofas, rows with a Scandinavian look, and fifties style coffee tables. Atelier 159 quickly became the essential address for design fans in Marseille looking to create an authentic vintage décor. What's more, Stéphanie proposes her services as interior designer to assist her clients with the installation, and even distributes a whole range of bespoke products for those wanting a truly original interior. Lovers of beautiful objects, a little visit here is highly recommended…
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